Orange Aperol Sun

This Italian spin on the Mimosa
gets its unique flavor from Aperol, a bright-orange
Italian liqueur made from bitter
oranges, rhubarb, and herbs. Its similar to
Campari, but less bitter and more floral. In
Italy, Aperol is served on the rocks mixed
with Prosecco and a splash of club soda. In
this recipe, the club soda has been replaced
with a little fresh orange juice.

Ingredients

Ice cubes

6 tablespoons Aperol

6 tablespoons fresh orange juice

1 750-ml bottle Prosecco

6 thin orange slices (for garnish)

Preparation

Place enough ice cubes in each of 6 balloon
wineglasses to fill 2/3 full. Add 1 tablespoon
Aperol and 1 tablespoon orange juice to
each glass. Top off each drink with 1/2 cup
Prosecco; garnish with orange slices.

Ingredient tip:
Aperol is available
at some liquor stores and online from
bevmo.com. A 750-ml bottle costs about $25.